[WIP] Band 4 (and maybe Band 17) on ChinaMobile OnePlus One – The plot thickens…

I have been making some progress on the OnePlus One. I am lucky enough have access to both versions – ChinaMobile and International – in the USA on T-Mobile Prepaid LTE. Based on my research, the hardware appears to be identical between the variants, which would make the most sense from a manufacturing standpoint. However,… Continue reading [WIP] Band 4 (and maybe Band 17) on ChinaMobile OnePlus One – The plot thickens…

Direct Build Output to a Logfile

When developing Android ROMs and other system images, sometimes it is useful to look at the output of the compile process. It can help one understand the build process better or track down issues, especially if the build is failing for a reason that isn’t immediately apparent. However, the process can rapidly generate many lines… Continue reading Direct Build Output to a Logfile

Install Ubuntu on a Chromebook Pixel (samus)

— UPDATED 08/14/2016 — Workaround for Ubuntu 16.04 installation! See the end of the post   In this article, we learn how to set up a Chromebook Pixel (samus) with Ubuntu natively, NOT using Crouton and some sort of chroot trick, transforming it into a mobile powerhouse.

Google Self Driving Car – Powered by Carbuntu

Recently, I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with Google’s Self Driving Car.   Of course, everyone and their dog is covering these things lately. I’m not going to bore you with what they’ve already seen and heard.   What I haven’t read about anywhere else is Carbuntu. What is that, you ask?… Continue reading Google Self Driving Car – Powered by Carbuntu